Bodies and SkinsArch 12B: Visual Comunications

Fall 2010Instructor: Neiel Norhiem

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1) DRAW A 6” LINE, REBUILD WITH 7 CV’S

2) DRAG THE FOURTH CV DOWN 2” 3) DRAG THE THIRD CV UP 1” 4) DRAG THE FIFTH CV UP 1” 5) DRAG THE SECOND CV DOWN 1”

6)DRAG THE SIXTH CV DOWN 1”

7) DRAG THE SEVENTH CV DOWN 2”

8) ROTATE THE LINE 90 DEGREES VERTICALLY

9) COPY LINE 9” IN Y DIRECTION

10) ROTATE COPIED LINE 180 DEGREES VERTICALLY

11) LOFT THE LINES TO CREATE SURFACE

12) REBUILD SURFACE WITH 45 U’S AND 35 V’S

By using a simple curve, we maniplate the control points to create comlex curves. With these complex cuves we generate a series of ‘skins’ that later become ‘bodies’ of smooth complexities. By using simple techniques, we are able to uncover complexities hidden within curves.

BODIES AND SKINS

Project Description

ProcessThe project began with the exploration of the different ways to manipulate lines. By rebuilding lines and using there CV’s, complex forms are generated with inverted qualitites. it begins with having a line at an axis point and performing all of the transformations in a controled environment.

13) ROTATE SURFACE 90 DEGREES VERTICAL 14) COPY SURFACE 4 TIMES

15) ROTATE 2ND SURFACE 90 DEGREES HORIZONTALY AND JOIN TO BOTTOM CORNER OF FIRST SURFACE

16) ROTATE 3RD SURFACE 180 DEGREES HORIZONTALY AND JOIN TO BOTTOM CORNER OF 2ND SURFACE

17) ROTATE 4TH SURFACE 90 DEGREES, JOIN TO THE BOTTOM CORNER OF 1ST AND 3RD SURFACE

18) LOFT THE OPEN GAP 19) LOFT THE REMAINING GAPS

20) CREATE MULTI LINE SURFACE WITH TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES

Straight Line Geometry to SurfaceArch 14: Materials and Process of Construction

Fall 2010Instructor: Coleman Griffith, Donicio Valdez

HYPERBOLIC WOOD STRUCTURE

MATERIAL: 2”x4” LUMBER

LOCATION: PASADENA CITY COLLEGE AMPLITHEATER

Objective: As a group, we were to design and build an inter-active space using only one kind of material. By studing the advantages and disadvantages of our material, we were able of design a form that takes a single line and becomes a continuous field.

Project Description: The approach in designing a hyperbolic form was to go from a single line to creating a field of lines. By using a jig, created trough modeling, we were able to keep precision which is key in making a hyperbolic paraboloid. The field is continuous and by exploring the form we are able to see an axis where all of the rotation occcurs.

JIG USED FOR BUILDING

Process:We started our research with the Phillips Pavilion by Le Corbusier and studied how hyperbolic paraboloids were being used as an advantage. After studing multiple forms and strategies of how hyperbolic paraboloids are form, we started to build our form. By using a jig and 2” x 4” pieces of lumber we were able to create a complex curve out of a field of simple lines.

HYPERBOLIC WOOD STRUCTURE

MATERIAL: 2”x4” LUMBER

LOCATION: PASADENA CITY COLLEGE AMPLITHEATER

Objective: As a group, we were to design and build an inter-active space using only one kind of material. By studing the advantages and disadvantages of our material, we were able of design a form that takes a single line and becomes a continuous field.

Project Description: The approach in designing a hyperbolic form was to go from a single line to creating a field of lines. By using a jig, created trough modeling, we were able to keep precision which is key in making a hyperbolic paraboloid. The field is continuous and by exploring the form we are able to see an axis where all of the rotation occcurs.

JIG USED FOR BUILDING

Process:We started our research with the Phillips Pavilion by Le Corbusier and studied how hyperbolic paraboloids were being used as an advantage. After studing multiple forms and strategies of how hyperbolic paraboloids are form, we started to build our form. By using a jig and 2” x 4” pieces of lumber we were able to create a complex curve out of a field of simple lines.

NORTH VIEW

HYPERBOLIC STRUCTURE AXON

TOP VIEW EXPLODED- AXIS OF ROTATION

PLAN VIEW

Places For March: Intergration of Street ScapeArch 10B: Design Fundamentals

Spring 2011Instructor: Coleman Griffith

Places For March: Intergration of Street Scapse

The purpose of this project is to establish a march path from the metro entrance at the intersection of Wilshire Blvd and Westwood Blvd to a march space at the intersection of Lindbrook Dr. and Veteran Street. The reason for this location is because the Federal Building is located off Wilshire, and there are regular protest going on. By having an establish march area, there can be more freedom, security, adn accessability.The march path will be defined by an overhead structure that connects and wraps around the existing architecture. The overhead structure is created by a single tile that is repeated and manipulated according to datums on the site.

Project Description

The research started with studying different forms of multi-media and how they impact the organization of a march. By using the organization of how Youtube works, and its impact on how easy it can be accessed, there started to form differ-ent hierarchies and transformations on the site. By using the two ideas of how Youtube is a community, but also run by the individual, the concept of interaction unites the two ideas to drive the organization of the project.

Process

Along Wilshire Blvd, there are multiple political, cultural, and social centers with the Ferderal Building being the most important. Not only that, but Wilshire Blvd also connects Downtown LA to the ocean.Wilshire Blvd is an axis that connects multiple areas making them part of one system. So by using this axis that has the Federal Building, we are able to build off from the axis and create an extension that still connects to the Federal Building systematically.

Site Analysis Wilshire Blvd.

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Lindbrook Dr.

Federal Building

March Space

Journalism school

March Path

MARCHES RALLIES

EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON YOUR ISSUE

HAVE PUBLIC MEETINGS, MEDIA, LETTERS, TELEVI-SION

INTERACTIVITY

FEED BACK

ANCHOR

SELF REGULATION

STRUCTURE CHANGES TO THE AMOUNT OF PEOPLE OR SUB GROUPS THAT JOIN.

MARCH IS CON-STANTLY ADJUST-ING

BEGIN AT SAFE HOUSE, END AT PICKED DESTINATION

SECURE PUBLIC ROUTE

POLICE ENFORCEMENT

SUB GROUPS CREATE HIEARCHY WITH DIFFERENT COLLECTIVE IDEAS

PROTESTERS MUST BE MENTALLY AND PHYSI-CALLY PREPARED FOR PROTEST

NO VIOLENCE

ONE BIG PUBLIC GATHERING WITH MAINLY ONE SPEAKER AND ONE COMMON CAUSE

EVERYONE IS IN ONE MAIN CROWD

PEOPLE CAN AGREE OR DISAGREE WITH THE SPEAKER.

GET THE PEOPLE RAMPED UP ABOUT ISSUE

PEOPLE INTERESTED JOIN CROWD, THOSE WHO DIS-AGREE LEAVE.

ONE SECURE LOCATION LOCATION RELATED TO THE THEME OF ISSUE.

AT RALLY PEOPLE COME TO HEAR A CERTAIN ISSUE

CHANGE PEOPLES THOUGHTS

EVERYONE HAS THERE OWN IDEAS

HIERARCHY IS LESS FILTERED IN A RALLY

COMMUNITY

INDIVIDUALITY

INTERACTION

GROUP GROWING IDEASLINKAGE MASSIVE GROUP INTERACTIONHELP SAFETYSYSTEM COLABERATION

SELF ENGAGED SINGLE SIDED IDEASINGULAR PRIVATE INTERACTION PROTECTIVE IN DANGERLINEAR DISTANT

USERBROWSE

CREATEACCOUNT

LOGIN

VIEWVIDEOS

CANT LIKECANT COMMENT

ACCOUNT

UPLOAD

CHANNELS

VIDEOS

INBOX

FAVORITES

INTERACTION WITH PEOPLE YOU KNOW

VIEW FRIENDS UPDATES/CHANNELS

CREATEVIDEO

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LIVE VIDEO

VIDEO UPLOADEDILLEGALVIDEO

ACCOUNT TERMINATED

CRATE NEWACCOUNT

LIKE/DISLIKE

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LINKED

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POPULARITY

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CONNECTED

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COMMUNITY CREATED

MORE PEOPLE WATCH AND CREATE THERE OWN VIDEOS

REALATED/ INSPREDBY ORIGINAL VIDEO

NEW VIDEOS CREATES

NEW CONTRIBUTERS

NEWIDEAS

NEW DISSCUSSION

NEWCOMMUNITY

YOUTUBE

COMMUNITY CIRCULATION

INDUVIDUAL CIRCULATION

CIRCULATION

INTERACTION

BOUNDING BOXDATUMSINTERACTIVE SPACES

Pan Pacific Park KindergartenArch 20A: Architectual Design

Fall 2011Instructor: Coleman Griffith

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CHILD REHABITATIONAL HEALING COMMUNITY CITY-SCHOOLS-DAYCARES-CHILD DEVELOPMENTCENTERS

-HOSPICE -HOMLESS-DRUG REHAB CENTERS-HOSPITALS-PHYSICAL REHAB

-ARTS ORGANIZATIONS-BIKE SHOPS-COMMUNITY CENTERS-NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

-PARKS-COURT HOUSES-JAILS-CHURCHES-ATTRACTIONS

-POLICE STATIONS-FIRE STATIONS

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PAN PACIFIC PARK

-THE ACT OF UNITING AGAIN A GATHERING OF RELATIVES, FRIENDS, OR ASSOCIATES AT REGULAR INTERVALS OR AFTER SEPARATION

MOVEMENT, PASSAGE, OR CHANGE FROM ONE POSITION, STATE, STAGE, CONCEPT, ECT, TO ANOTHER

A SCHOOL OR CLASS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF FOUR TO SIX YEARS.

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an organized group of persons associated together for religious, benevolent, cultural, scienti�c, political, patriotic, or other purposes.

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ITY-SUFFIX TO FORMNOUNS EXPRESSING STATE OR CONDITION

ASSOCIATE-TO CONNECT OR BRING INTO RELATION AS THOUGHT, FEELING MEMORY, ECT.-TO UNITE, COMBINE

- JOIN WITH-UNITE WITH

ETYMOLOGY

SYMBIOSIS

-any interdependent or mutually bene�cial relationship between persons, groups, etc.

-a relationship between two people in which each person is dependent upon and receives reinforcement, whether bene�cial or detrimental ,from the other.

ANTAGONIST- TO OPPOSED TO, STRUGGLE AGAINST,OR COMPETE WITH , OPPONENT; ADVERSARY

- AGAINST-RIVAL

ETYMOLOGY

OBSTRUCTION

-something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance:

ACCOMODATION-to make suitable or consistent; adapt

-make �t, adapt, �t one thing to another

ETYMOLOGY

Pan Pacific Park Kindergarten

Project Description:The purpose of this project was to intergrate a new program into an existing environment where residential and non-residential zones collided. The purpose of the program was to benefit the park, and the residents that live around and near the park. The new program was a kindergarten that would intergrate the surrouding landscape to create a school derived entirely from surfaces.

Process:The project started with researching the pedagogies of differnt schools and picking one that seemed to connect with our concept. The way we found our concepts was by finding the etymologies of kindergaten, reunio, and transition. By finding the roots of these words and connecting them, our concepts were formed. By using our concepts and different data from the site analysis, a bounding box was formed to outline the overall shape of what potentially can be the kindergarten

Site Analysis:The Pan Pacific park is located behind the Grove between the streets 3rd St. and Beverly Blvd. Located on the park is the Holocaust Museum and the Pan Pacific Auditorium. Surrounding the park on three of its four sides is nothing but residential homes, while on is fourth side lies owned propety of CBS. The park was a flat oil mining field that eventually got removed, and the park itself was excavated . There is a big flooding problem with the park, and not too many people visit the park.

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81. DROP OFF2. MAIN ENTRANCE-LOBBY3. OFFICE4. CLASSROOMS5.NURSE/TEACHER LOUNGE6. CAFETERIA7. PLAYGROUND8. JANITOR

SEQUENCE

CIRCULATION

FLOOR PLAN1/8”=1’-0”

SITE SECTION1/16”= 1’-0”